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Anyone offer Spa Parties? Looking for advice on getting started.
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I'm looking at starting to offer Spa Parties for both bridal groups and for birthday parties as well. Are there any other Spa's offering these services? What equipment do you use, what has worked…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Carrie Patrick Aug 17, 2012.
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Carrie Patrick replied to Carrie Boucher's discussion Anyone offer Spa Parties? Looking for advice on getting started.
Carrie Boucher replied to Carrie Boucher's discussion Anyone offer Spa Parties? Looking for advice on getting started."I already have the Esthetics Spa License so I'm good there. There is also a special license from the ABC for Day Spa's to legally serve alcohol, which is good to know. I'm definitely going to apply for that.
As for the…"
Relax & Rejuvenate replied to Carrie Boucher's discussion Anyone offer Spa Parties? Looking for advice on getting started."If they come to you, you need VA Cosmetology Establishment licenses for wherever you are hosting events if you do so on a regular basis.
Refreshments are a pain, and by law you cannot provide alcohol if you are charging -- even at cost -- for…"
Carrie Boucher replied to Carrie Boucher's discussion Anyone offer Spa Parties? Looking for advice on getting started."This is not a mobile thing, but a you come to us sort of thing. I've also got a partnership with a really nice Inn in town that has a private pool and a really nice cozy backyard and big hosting room.
Thanks for the warning about the…"
Relax & Rejuvenate replied to Carrie Boucher's discussion Anyone offer Spa Parties? Looking for advice on getting started."Your two biggest issues are going to be finding customers and pricing.
Can't help you too much on #1, but the big issue with #2 is people's expectations.
Over 1/2 the calls we get go something like this "I'm…"
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I'm looking at starting to offer Spa Parties for both bridal groups and for birthday parties as well. Are there any other Spa's offering these services? What equipment do you use, what has worked for you? I have a second massage therapist and an esthetician, so I can offer all of the usual services, mani/pedi, facials, massages, makeup. I'm looking for some advice on getting started so I don't have to completely reinvent the wheel here.ThanksSee More
Carrie Boucher commented on Hannah Levy's group EveryBody Deserves A Massage Week"Nancy, I would have loved it if one person showed up! No one showed up for the last charity event that we held! lol And it was advertised. "
Carrie Boucher commented on Hannah Levy's group EveryBody Deserves A Massage Week"More specifically, ideas that others have used successfully to grow their business while at the same time helping out with the community. I've tried some charity events in the past that were not very well attended, so I'm a bit gun…"
Carrie Boucher commented on Hannah Levy's group EveryBody Deserves A Massage Week"I would like to, but I'm fresh out of ideas at the moment. I was hoping to join this forum and get some ideas that I can use in this area."
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ABMP is proud to sponsor the award-winning national event, EveryBody Deserves a Massage Week, and looks forward to your participation. Since 1995, ABMP members have given their time, money, and effort to help those less fortunate, while also promoting themselves and the profession. The 2013 event will be held the week of July 14-20, and members are encouraged to start planning for this year’s event. Customizable coupons, postcards, and posters are available in the member section at ABMP.com You…See More
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- What is your website?
- www.bodybalancespa.biz
- In what year did you enter the profession?
- 2006
- Which modalities do you practice?
- Swedish Massage, Integrative Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Reflexology, Hot Stone, Reiki, Myofascial Release, Chair Massage, Therapeutic Massage, Aromatherapy, Medical Massage, Energy Work
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